Skoda Octavia I (1998 - 2004) - 99 1.6 No warmth from heater

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Mon 26 Jan 2009 00:26
99 1.6 No warmth from heater - TonyElyod
Temp Gauge 90c as standard.
But no heat from Heater.???
Temp Light is flashing & beeping.
Water level ok..No leaks....
Have topped up water in anti freeze bottle a few times & beeping stopped.
Then the heat failed later on..
would a low coolant level cause NO HEAT.
Any suggestions appreciated.
Cant afford dealer prices.
Have friend who is "Hands on", as Im a total Newbie with Cars so will be a DIY
..Im into PCs..Nuff said..lol

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 26/01/2009 at 17:42

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Mon 26 Jan 2009 01:21
99 1.6 NO HEAT - dieselbob
low coolant level could cause loss of heat from heater, However if you have no leaks why do you need to top up? Maybe an airlock caused by past low coolant level or possible failed water pump.
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Mon 26 Jan 2009 03:03
99 1.6 NO HEAT - diesel dad
hi,could be a jammed thermostat, i had the same prob mines is a 2002 sdi octavia,iwould imagine that the engine layout is the same only yours is petrol,thermostat is located at the front of the engine just above the alternator held in by 2 hexi bolts be careful don.t drop them as you take them out ! because they will fall behind the alternator and you will never get them out( i know ,cause 1fell down).lucky i had 1 in my toolbox ..that cured it .be prepared for water loss as you take thermostat housing out..good luck...p.s. it only took about 30mins to do..
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